National Urban League Empowerment Summit
The National Urban League will convene in Washington, D.C., from March 16–18 for the Empowerment Summit—our premier policy event. This gathering brings together members of Congress, state leaders, and community advocates from across the country. Join us to engage with leaders, organizers, and partners as we tackle the pressing policy challenges affecting Black Americans and historically underrepresented communities.
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Legislative Policy Conference Agenda At-A-Glance
Wednesday | March 18, 2026
Location for all sessions: Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy Auditorium, 125 E St. NW, Lower Level
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Location: Lower Auditorium Vestibule
Conference Opening
Location: Lower Auditorium
President & CEO, National Urban League
The Votings Rights Landscape: Where We Are and What's at Stake
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Location: Lower Auditorium
From Crisis to Care: Reimagining Healthcare, Delivering Care for All
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: Lower Auditorium
Former President & CEO, Americas Essential Hospitals
Executive Director, ASAP340B
Beyond Access: Building Digital Skills and Workforce Power in the Age of AI
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Lower Auditorium
Director of Technology Policy, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Demand Diversity Press Conference
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Lower Auditorium
Learn more about 250 America: A Guide for Defending Democracy
Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: Capitol Viewing Space (9th Floor)
The Future of Finance: A New Frontier for Black Wealth Creation
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Location: Lower Auditorium
President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
Former Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
National Political Director & Associate General Counsel, Earnin
Senior Vice President for Economics and Housing Programs, National Urban League
President, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
Break
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powering Opportunity: Infrastructure, Innovation & Community Impact
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Infrastructure & Energy Policy Manager, Meta Platforms Inc.
Vice President of Workforce Development and Programs, National Urban League
Powering Opportunity: Energy Jobs and Pathways to Economic Mobilty
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Exelon
Executive Director, Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)
Reception | Urban Leaders Awards Reception
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: NCTA, 25 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 100
Mississippi Urban League
Leadership in Health Equity
Urban League of Hampton Roads
Leadership in Housing
Memphis Urban League
Leadership in Equitable Justice
Indianapolis Urban League
Young Professionals Champion
Urban League of Palm Beach County
Leadership in Jobs & Workforce
Congressional Leadership in Education
Los Angeles Urban League
Leadership in Technology & Telecommunications
Urban League of Greater Hartford
Leadership in Education
Congressional Leadership in Technology & Telecommunications
Congressional Leadership in Justice & Democracy
Congressional Leadership in Housing
Congressional Leadership in Health
Leadership in Jobs & Workforce